Pre-Solo Take Home Written Test

Pre-Solo Take Home Written Test

Instructions: Answer each question in the space provided, using the FARs, AIM, Airport/Facility Directory, and Pilot’s Operating Handbook. Use the space to the left of the question number to list the reference for each question. You can compete this online or bring to your next lesson for the instructor to correct and discuss.
V-Speeds

Define and list the following speeds for your aircraft:
Vs - Speed  Number   Definition:   *
Vso - Speed  Number   Definition:
Vy - Speed  Number   Definition:
Vx - Speed  Number   Definition:
Va - Speed  Number   Definition:
Vfe - Speed  Number   Definition:
Vno - Speed  Number   Definition:
Vne - Speed  Number   Definition:
What is the airplane’s best glide speed? When is it used?*

State the procedure to respond to an in-flight engine failure.*
List the procedure to respond to an engine fire on the ground while starting.*
List the procedure for lost communications when arriving at an airport with an operating control tower.*
What is the procedure for spin recovery?*

What is the maximum gross weight of the airplane in the Normal category?*
If a glider is converging with an airplane, which has the right of way?*
What are the limit load factors in both the Normal and Utility categories with the flaps up and down?*
Name the phases that we use a checklist for?*
What is the maximum RPM of your airplane’s engine?*
Define an aerobatic maneuver.*
Generally describe the engine in your airplane.*
What is the definition of careless or reckless operation?*
What is the oil capacity in your airplane? What is the minimum?*

What is the minimum amount of time a pilot is required to wait after the consumption of alcohol?*
What would happen to the fuel indicators if all electricity in the airplane was lost?*
What are the basic VFR weather minimums? What is the minimum visibility for a student pilot?*
Why is it necessary to drain fuel out of the sumps after refueling and before the first flight of the day?*
List and describe each of the light gun signals available from air traffic control.*
Will the engine still run if the electrical master switch is turned off? Why?*
What are wing-tip vortices (wake turbulence)? With which aircraft are they greatest? Describe the proper avoidance.*
What endorsements are required for solo flight? What three documents must you have in your possession to solo an aircraft as a student?*
During a mag or ignition check, what is the maximum allowable rpm drop?*
Describe the legs of the airport traffic pattern, identify each leg and the proper entry and departure points. Which turn direction is standard for an airport traffic pattern?*

List the traffic pattern altitude, direction of turns, noise abatement procedures, and all radio frequencies for the UES, HXF, and 02C and their runways.*
What is the fuel capacity of the aircraft you fly? How much is usable fuel? Cruise burn rate?*
What is the authority and responsibility of the pilot in command?*
When are you required to wear a safety belt?*
When are you permitted to deviate from an ATC instruction?*
What grade(s) of aviation fuel is/are available for use? What color is each?*
When an aircraft is approaching another head- on, each pilot should alter their course to the__________?*
A(n)__________on the runway indicates that the runway is closed.*
When is dropping objects from an airplane permitted?*
The________________ of two aircraft on approach to the same runway has the right of way.*

V-Speeds